On March 9, 2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn (Tutt). Loved by all her extended family. Messages to the Tutty family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Claire will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Corner Cass and Wills Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 12, commencing at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.
Funeral Notices
O’CONNOR Julian Vincent Karl (Jimmy)
on March 7, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Life Care Ashburton. Much loved husband of Laida. Cherished father of Karl, Daniel, James, Hannah, Joseph and Michael Adored Grandad of Logan, Ben, Cadi, Tegan, Adali, Julian and Jedidiah. A private service will be held on Thursday March 12, 2026. All are welcome to join the family afterwards at the Fairlie Rugby Clubrooms from 3pm to share memories and celebrate Jimmy’s life.
GIFKINS Francis Edwin (Eddie)
– passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on March 7, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 61 years. Loved father of the late Stuart, and Vicki. Loved Pop of Kai and Sam, Nina, Nissa and Brett. Loved great-Pop of Olaf and Freyja, Emily and Phoenix, and Elijah. Messages to the Gifkins family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thankyou to Dr Sue, and Natahna for their special care of Eddie. In keeping with Eddie’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Eddie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday March 14, commencing at 11.00am.
GUTSELL Neville Owen
on February 24, 2026. Peacefully with Gail by his side, aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Gail. Loved stepfather of Dereck and Karen Cooper, Rochelle Cooper and Bruce Albon, Shaun Cooper and Tracy Harris. Loved grandfather of Amy, William, and Karaka and great-grandfather of Finn. Messages to the Gutsell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at the Ashburton R.S.A., Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday February 28, commencing at 11.00am.
COOKSLEY Elaine Margaret
on March 1st, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Don. Loved mother and mother in law of Jude, Karyn, and Ross and the late Sharon. Much loved Nan of all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Messages to the Cooksley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Graveside service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at the Methven Cemetery, Methven Chertsey Road, on Monday March 9, commencing at 11.00am.
SCOTT Anthony John (Tony)
On February 24, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 98 years. Beloved husband of Mary (deceased). Loved father and father in law of Adrienne and Warren Kellow, Louise and Richard McCrea, Chris and Anna, Pete and Kate, Kieran and Sarah. Cherished Grandad of James, Paddy and Reuben; Brendan, Karaitiana and Nikora; Ben, Alice and Lucy; Cora, Ida and Joseph; and Tessa. Messages to the Scott family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Resthome for the friendship and care they gave to Tony. A Vigil (Rosary) will be held in the Community Centre of Rosebank Village on Sunday, March 1, 5pm. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Tony at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday, March 3, 2pm. Followed by private cremation.
GRANT William Simon (Bill)
on February 22, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra for 68 years. Loving father and father in law of Elizabeth and Alan Goulding, the late Rosemary, and the late Simon. Much loved Grandad of William, and Maddy, and great-Grandad of Elle, and Theo. Messages to the Grant family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday February 26, commencing at 1,30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
GALWAY Clarence Eugene (Clarrie)
on Friday February 20, 2026, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Norma. Much loved father and father in law of Suzanne and Leigh, David and Penny. Special grandfather to Mitchell, Connor and Grace. Loved brother to his siblings. A special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their outstanding care. Messages to the Galway family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Friends of Tuarangi would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A Memorial service to celebrate Clarrie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 27 commencing at 1.30 pm.
EDMOND David Ross (Ross
)-on February 18, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Maureen, and father and father in law of Craig, Wayne, Mandy and Mark Halliday, and Lisa and Phil Young. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Edmond family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Ross’ request a private cremation has been held.
LILL Malcolm John
On 15th February 2026, peacefully at his home in Geraldine, aged 75 years. Loving and loved husband of Marie. Proud and loving father of Phillip and Ella, doting Grandad of Lachlan. Loved brother in law of Graeme and Sue Linton, Sandra Totty and partner Peter Stephenson, and Rodger and Sheryn Linton. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Lill Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Malcolm’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A Celebration of Malcolm’s life will be held in the Woodbury Hall, Woodbury Road, Geraldine on Thursday 5th March at 2pm.